News tagged with birth defect

Research finds spontaneous mutations are major cause of congenital heart disease

Every year, thousands of babies are born with severely malformed hearts, disorders known collectively as congenital heart disease. Many of these defects can be repaired though surgery, but researchers don't understand what ...

Cardiology May 12, 2013 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 0 |

One-year survival up for critical congenital heart defects

(HealthDay)—For infants with critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs), one-year survival has improved over time, with an increased risk of mortality associated with earlier diagnosis, low birth weight, ...

Pediatrics Apr 22, 2013 | 3.5 / 5 (2) | 1